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Temporary Car Insurance For 17 Year Olds
Flexible cover after you pass your test
- Comprehensive cover from 1 hour to 28 days
- Quotes in under 2 minutes
- No impact on no claims discounts
Getting insurance can be an expensive business, especially when you’re 17 and new to driving.
Temporary car insurance can save young drivers time and money as they borrow a parent’s car to get around - with no impact on any no claims bonus.
Comprehensive as standard and available in an instant, temporary car insurance is a flexible option where you only pay for the cover you need.
Can a 17-year-old get temporary car insurance?
Yes, as long as you hold a full driving licence and meet some basic acceptance criteria.
You can use temporary insurance when you’re:
- Borrowing a car
- Picking up your first car
- Sharing a drive with friends
If you’re still learning to drive, learner driver insurance helps you get in some important extra practice. You’ll just need the permission of the vehicle owner and to be supervised by a driver aged over 25.
What is the cheapest car for a 17-year-old to insure?
The lower your car insurance group, the cheaper your insurance will be.
If you’re on the lookout for a new car, these are some of the cheapest cars for a 17-year-old to insure:
- Nissan Micra
- Kia Rio
- Volkswagen Polo
- Ford Ka+
- SmartForFour
Check out our cheapest cars to insure blog post for more information.
Despite being a more affordable insurance option, temporary car insurance comes with the highest level of cover, fully comprehensive, as standard on all policies. Whether you’re borrowing a car or trying out your first car, you get complete peace of mind on the road.
What does temporary car insurance for 17-year-olds cover?
What’s covered with short-term car insurance for 17-year-olds
- Comprehensive insurance on policies from 1 hour to 28 days
- Accidental and malicious damage to your car
- Legal liabilities for injury or damage to another person or their property
- Driving in the UK, and in some instances driving in the EU
What’s not covered with short-term car insurance for 17-year-olds
- The excess you agreed to pay
- Release from an impound (unless you buy impound insurance)
- Additional drivers – we can only cover the driver named on the policy
Each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria. Please pay close attention to the Proposer’s Declaration.
Why is temporary car insurance more expensive for 17-year-olds?
Statistically, drivers with less experience are more likely to have an accident and make a claim. This means 17-year-olds will face higher premiums.
There are a few steps you can take to make your car insurance less expensive. This includes choosing a less powerful car and taking out temporary insurance so you only pay for the cover you need.
It takes under 2 minutes to get a quote for temporary car insurance. All you need is some basic information about yourself and the vehicle you want to drive.
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We work directly with insurers to provide you with short-term insurance to suit your needs
You can pay for your short term insurance policy in several ways. Using our secure payment system, you can use the following payment methods:
After you’ve bought your policy, your documents will be emailed to you instantly so there’s no waiting around.
The cover you need for the duration you want
Full cover, no impact
Get fully comprehensive cover on our standard short term policies - plus it won't affect your no claims discount
Hourly, daily, weekly
Choose the duration you want with 1-12 hour and 1-28 day cover available - don't pay for cover you don't need
All customised, nothing added
Customise your policy to suit your specific situation - get the policy you want and even choose the minute you want your policy to begin
